LOVE the Red Pepper

I have been there several times and have always had a Splendid meal! WE oredered to go last night and had a glass of red wine at the bar while waiting and spoke with the owner whom is so SWEET! I asked for hot & spicy and she suggested the boiled chicken with veggies and it was perfect! We also had the Dragon Won Tons that are to die for...my boyfriend had the triple delight and ate very bite! really do love this place!!!

I almost dove in there today, but hit up the Thai Taste buffet instead........and was very disappointed.

No Pad Thai? 2-3 chicken dishes, and a couple curries. Thought it all kinda tasted the same.

Btw, what is the name of that cafe down there that boasts "Besy Philly Steak In Town"?

[Robin Garr]

No Pad Thai?

Pad Thai would be a horrible choice for a buffet. It's all about the texture contrast between soft rice noodles and crisp, just warm bean sprouts. Five minutes on a buffet, and that's history. Thai Taste makes excellent pad thai, but you have to order it made for you. I have never seen them put it on the buffet, and there's a good reason for that.

Their buffet is not large, but again, my impression is that this is because the owner and chef understand that to make buffet service work for Southeast Asian food you've got to keep it doable: Make a few dishes and make them in smallish quantities. Keep refilling them with fresh, and you'll do about as well as a buffet can.

[Robin Garr]

had a glass of red wine at the bar

They got their license? I love that place too, but I've been very disappointed at not being able to get a beer with dinner.

Yes, they have beer and wine with some pretty decent choices...the place across the street I think is called the Coffee Cafe??? And, they do state they have the BEST Philly Cheese steak, might have to try!!

I completely understand the small portion buffet premise, always bringing out fresh stuff.

But, there were two Pad-Thai-like entrees out today...........and were lackluster. Don't see what the huge difference would be in having the Pad Thai out there.

Guess I was just expecting more up front and old world flavors.

The coffee shop/deli that boasts the best Philly steak and cheese is called Derby City Cafe. It is located where Melillo's deli originally opened across from the once upon a time Shariats.

[Robin Garr]

Guess I was just expecting more up front and old world flavors.

You know, no good joke remains interesting after the 10th repetition.

Guess I was just expecting more up front and old world flavors.

You know, no good joke remains interesting after the 10th repetition.

And yet some jokes can last forever.

I happen to think that the Pad Thai at Thai Taste in wonderful - it's Asian comfort food! I would not want to see it on a buffet.

When Thai Smile used to run their annual buffet event, the Pad Thai on it was just as good as ordering it off of the menu. But when it ran, the place was so pact that it was basically a constantly emptying and constantly refreshed tray. I wish they still did it.